Their website:http://aldf.orghas many stories, visit them and become a member. All of us working together can make a difference in every life of an abused animal. For more than three decades,ALDF the Animal Legal Defense Fund has been fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. Founded in 1979 by attorneys active in shaping the emerging field of animal law, ALDF has fired up the trail for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and more humane treatment of animals in every corner of American life. Today,their efforts pushed the U.S. legal system to end the suffering of abused animals and are now supported by thousands of dedicated attorneys and over 100,000 members strong.

We are their voice

How do they protect the rights of all animals?

Filing new lawsuits to stop animal abuse and expand the boundaries of animal law.

Encouraging the federal government to enforce existing animal protection laws

They provide public education through seminars, workshops and other outreach programs hoping to expand efforts globally

Support their efforts to start a Registry of Animal Abusers

Many states have already joined the fight. Lets do it nationwide!

Victories:

SAN FRANCISCO—In a groundbreaking end to its false advertising lawsuit against New York-based Hudson Valley Foie Gras, the national nonprofit Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is celebrating the company’s decision to stop advertising its products as “humane.” ALDF voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit after Hudson Valley Foie Gras–the largest foie gras producer in the nation—removed all references to “humane” foie gras from its website in 2013. Valley Foe Gras was force feeding massive amounts of grain to ducks to create swollen livers, then marketing them Foie Gras. They not only abused their ducks and ducklings, but violated State and Federal Laws of Unfair Competition and False Advertising.

ALDF and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter settled a lawsuit alleging extremely high euthanasia rates of adoptable animals, lack of veterinary care, and the misuse of the term, “no-kill” at the shelter. This settlement will bring the shelter up to an acceptable standard, quality care, and accountability a priority.

Colorado judge sentenced a 73-year old animal abuser to nine and a half years in prison for poisoning two neighbor dogs with strychnine-laced meatballs. Animal Legal Defense Fund assisted the local police department with the case and helped ensure the criminal prosecution of felony aggravated animal cruelty and witness intimidation charges.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund submitted a complaint to the FTC challenging very deceptive animal welfare claims,regarding Tyson Foods and their chickens. Through their efforts Tyson made substantial changes to its website after the complaint was received. They now know they are being watched very carefully.

There are more than 5,000 community animal shelters nationwide that are independent. There is no national organization monitoring these shelters. The terms “humane society” and “SPCA” are generic; shelters using those names are not part of the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States.

Our precious kitties

It is so very important to know who you are donating your monies too! Where do they go and what program are your donations funding. Are they a non-profit (501C3) and registered. Many, that I have researched were in that 5000 and not being monitored and yet associated themselves with the Humane Society or other organizations. ADLF, I know can and will do what is necessary to prosecute and close these non monitored shelters,due to their abuse and neglect.

Live everyday with joy and kindness in your heart to everyone and every living creature.

Live your every day LIFE, as it was your final day of your extraordinary,ordinary LIFE and,

KNOW THAT YOU HAVE DONE YOUR VERY BEST TO SAVE AND PROTECT!

Olivia and Kona

and Me

We cannot measure our goodness on what we don't do or what we resist.

We can only measure our goodness on what we embrace and what we create.